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Military duty persists as axis of gender conflict in Korea

A recent court ruling has reignited one of South Korea’s most sensitive social debates: whether military service should translate into tangible advantages in civilian life and, if so, who bears the cost. Last week, the…

Assembly speaker urges opposition to drop party line against constitutional revision

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Monday urged the main opposition People Power Party to drop its official stance against a constitutional revision bill, warning that the party would bear responsibility. Woo…

First private condo in Tengah nearly sold out at launch

Tengah Garden Residences saw a 99 per cent sales rate at its launch over the weekend, with 853 of its 863 units sold by 3pm on Sunday.

Sino-Japanese tensions a boon to Hong Kong tourism for ‘golden week’, expert says

The appreciating yuan and ongoing Sino-Japanese tensions have given Hong Kong tourism a boost ahead of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, with hotel prices rising by as much as 8 per cent, an industry…

Sabah faces rising sinkhole cases as ageing sewerage lines collapse after decades

KOTA KINABALU, April 27 — Sabah’s sewerage pipes – many going back 20 to 30 years – are crumbling and causing sinkholes (pic), burst pipes and leaks, with most parts of the State still depending on septic tanks instead…

Iran FM Araghchi arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled

Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan. Abbas…

Over 200,000 moviegoers snap up $30 tickets on Hong Kong’s Cinema Day

More than 201,000 people took part in Hong Kong’s annual Cinema Day on Saturday, enjoying discounted HK$30 tickets at theatres citywide. A theatre on Cinema Day on April 25, 2026. Photo: Culture, Sports and Tourism…

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Religious education for minorities

ON March 30, the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (Pectaa) through a notification approved books for religious education in schools for students of six minority faiths — Christianity,…

BN mum on Melaka election strategy, says decision still ‘party secret’

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has yet to decide whether it will contest solo or in collaboration with other parties in the Melaka state election, with party leaders keeping details tightly under wraps.…

Indian Bank SO recruitment 2026: Registration for 350 posts ends tomorrow; direct link to apply here

Indian Bank's online application window for Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 closes tomorrow, April 28th. Aspiring candidates for various Scale I, II, and III officer roles, including IT, Accounts, and…

Shared responsibility, workplace support key to improving parenthood journey: Experts

As part of a series looking at marriage, dating and parenting trends in Singapore, CNA examines how unequal partnerships, rising costs and workplace pressures are shaping decisions around parenthood and family life.

Encroachments in Ravi riverbed hinder embankment construction

LAHORE: The failure of the city district administration to allegedly clear the Ravi riverbed from temporary and permanent encroachments has delayed the phase-2 of the construction of flood-protection embankments which…

Quest for an off-ramp

HOPES that the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Pakistan would lead to the resumption of direct talks between the US and Iran did not materialise. The White House had announced it was sending US…

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Seven‑hour ordeal in darkness as man threatens wife and kids, Tawau police storm in to save victims

TAWAU, April 27 — A man who locked up his wife and three children for seven hours and threatened to kill them at a workers’ housing area at a plantation in Kalabakan was arrested last Thursday. Tawau District Police…

Man breaks into ex-girlfriend's home, kills her cat

A man in his 20s was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for two years, for breaking into his former girlfriend’s home and beating her cat to death after the animal scratched him. The Suwon District Court found…

Karachi court orders release of five women held for staging protest against ‘enforced disappearance’

KARACHI: A judicial magistrate on Sunday discharged five women, including a Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) activist, who were arrested for staging a protest outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) a day before and booked…

Pakistan lifts Islamabad-Rawalpindi restrictions as US-Iran peace talks stall

Pakistan lifts Islamabad-Rawalpindi restrictions as US-Iran peace talks stall